James Cotton, leader of the James Cotton Blues Band, was only nine-years old when he heard his idol Sonny Boy Williamson on the radio. Cotton later sought out Williamson and for six years played harmonica with his hero. Cotton then joined the legendary Howlin Wolf followed by twelve years with Muddy Waters. James Cotton’s 1954 single for Sun Records Called “My Baby” is worth up to $2,500.00. Cotton’s single “Cotton Crop Blues” on Sun, also from 1954, can sell for $3,500.00 today.